Treasures of St Cuthbert

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The Treasures of St Cuthbert represent some of the most significant surviving Anglo-Saxon artefacts in the UK, offering a remarkable insight into the life of St Cuthbert one of North East England’s best-loved saints.

Now these exquisite treasures are going on permanent display in Open Treasure, including the preserved Anglo-Saxon wooden coffin, embroidered vestments and St Cuthbert’s stunning pectoral cross.

Visit Open Treasure from Saturday 29 July to see the Treasures of St Cuthbert on display in the spectacular Great Kitchen, one of only two surviving medieval monastic kitchens in the UK, before returning to Durham Cathedral to see the magnificent Shrine of St Cuthbert, which continues to attract thousands of pilgrims each year.

Visitors to The Treasures of St Cuthbert can enjoy access to the Open Treasure exhibition spaces, located in the most intact surviving medieval monastic buildings in the UK, along with an exciting rolling programme of exhibitions in the Open Treasure Collections Gallery.

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FlyingHamilton

Tauranga, New Zealand

You must do this if you're in Durham!

Saturday, 9th December 2017

You can't go to Durham without visiting the beautiful Cathedral. If you can manage the (100+) steep stairs up, it's worth the climb to the top to lookout across the City. It's magnificent! Read full review

Claudia v

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Solo travel

Day trip from York by train

Friday, 8th December 2017

After a great chat with the kind ladies in the Heritage information center (perfect service) I had a look around the Cathedral. Free entry, but the upkeep is done very well and it was a great... Read full review

Yorkshire1245

West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Couples

Great stained glass windows

Friday, 8th December 2017

Popped in for a tour but unfortunately none were running!
Loved the stained glass windows
Wondering how the place is heated as quite warm inside. Read full review